Stephen J. Gardner announced his resignation as Amtrak's chief executive after three years in the role. He emphasized the importance of preserving the trust of the administration, noting accomplishments during his term such as enhancing safety and modernizing the rail service. Gardner, who joined Amtrak in 2009, guided the organization through the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to record ridership numbers since the recovery. Although significant progress was made, especially through the 2021 infrastructure investments, challenges like delays in the new Avelia Liberty trains remain unresolved, particularly on the busy Northeast corridor.
Mr. Gardner stated his departure aimed to maintain Amtrak's credibility with the administration, emphasizing accomplishments in safety, modernization, and customer experience during his tenure.
As chief executive, Mr. Gardner oversaw modernization funded by the 2021 infrastructure law, though challenges like delayed Avelia Liberty train deployments on popular corridors persisted.
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